At the beginning of 2024, a surprising figure hit the headlines in the Netherlands: in just one year, over 800,000 patients failed to show up for their scheduled hospital appointments. No notice. No cancellation. Only an empty seat, an empty waiting room, and an awaiting healthcare professional. These figures are the result of research by […]
No-shows are one of the most persistent operational challenges in Belgian healthcare. Every missed appointment disrupts patient care, reduces practice efficiency and generates avoidable financial losses. With an average 15–20% no-show rate in European primary care, Belgium faces the same structural problem: wasted time, longer waiting lists and increased pressure on staff. Recent research reveals […]
